Black Triangle News Archives - Page 25 of 32

Attempt to resist order that they should face same reforms as other public sector workers risks backlash

by Holmey

on Jul 15

North Wales Disabled Shopper in Parking Row

A DISABLED shopper who parked in a family parking space found a note on her windscreen saying “Disabled people are […]

by Holmey

on Jul 14

Tax haven abuse costs the UK government £16 billion per year

A report calling for the Government to put a stop to tax haven abuse and save the UK economy £18 […]

by Holmey

on Jul 14

Government claims minor rise in households suffering hardship because of fuel prices – but situation said to be much worse

by Holmey

on Jul 14

Cancer has shown me the injustice of disability cuts

My diagnosis means I have experience of the terrible impact of welfare cuts. I will use my time left to […]

by Holmey

on Jul 14

Middle classes are Britain’s new homeless: State safety nets are gone

As the downturn bites, the numbers turning to local authorities for housing are rising. But there is little help to […]

by Holmey

on Jul 14

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown could be called to give evidence on relationship with media barons

by Holmey

on Jul 13

Scotland Yard chief urged to quit after select committee greets his account of failed initial inquiry with laughter

by Holmey

on Jul 13

David Cameron backs Labour motion urging Murdoch to withdraw £8bn takeover bid in wake of phone-hacking scandal

by Holmey

on Jul 13

The NHS is desperate to cut beds and the time people stay in them. But many frail old patients must remain on the wards because there is no suitable care for them at home. In the second of three reports from Birmingham's busy Heartlands hospital, Amelia Gentleman spends a day in the packed elderly care unit

by Holmey

on Jul 13

The chief executive of disability charity Scope tells Amelia Gentleman that the government's not listening

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by Holmey

on Jul 12

Disability charities tell government that new medical test to assess eligibility for benefit will lead to vulnerable claimants losing out

Click here to read our interview with Scope's Richard Hawkes

by Holmey

on Jul 12

Phone hacking: David Cameron is not out of the sewer yet

Poor judgment lies at the heart of Prime Minister David Cameron’s crisis over the Murdoch empire. For more than three […]

by Holmey

on Jul 9

Cameron on employing Coulson

GUILTY

by Holmey

on Jul 8

Suicide rates rise as debt and cuts take their toll

Suicide rates have risen sharply across Europe since the banking crisis as people struggle to cope with debt, unemployment and […]

by Holmey

on Jul 8

Nazis’ disabled victims honoured

The UK’s first memorial to the one million disabled people who were persecuted, sterilised or killed by Nazi Germany has […]

by Holmey

on Jul 5

Politicians and interviewers are locked in a pantomime. For sanity's sake, we must intervene

by Holmey

on Jul 4

Jon Snow: After half a century, a forgotten scourge is back

The housing charity Shelter estimates that there is a shortage of a million homes in the UK He was the […]

by Holmey

on Jul 4

Strikes: Author Michael Rosen attacks government and backs workers

Former Children’s Laureate and occasional teacher Michael Rosen manned a picket line on Thursday and explained why he backed the […]

by Holmey

on Jul 3

Liam Byrne insists leaked letter from Eric Pickles office shows ministers 'haven't been straight with the House of Commons'

by Holmey

on Jul 3

'Down With All That' In-depth background reading on the shambles of the (rapidly disappearing) welfare state
Aktion T4 The T4 Program was responsible for the murder of over 100,000 German citizens…babies, children, adults, and elderly…who had physical and mental disabilities. Developed in 1938 and carried out at six different sites throughout Germany and Austria, the T4 P
AtoS Healthcare User Group (Closed Group – Request to Join) “How do you feel about the Government’s move in scrapping Income Support and Disability Living Allowance and the organisation calling itself AtoS ‘HEALTHCARE’ ?”
Atos Miracles Find out where your nearest Atos Miracle Cure Center is on this fantastic web site.
Atos Miracles A place for the sick and disabled to share stories of how ATOS have cured them. Many sites on this subject have been threatened with legal action by the company and this is a place of satire – which we are hoping is not yet outlawed in the UK.
ATOS VICTIMS GROUP “Telling it How it IS” – Staunch alllies and fighters against the UK’s genocidal so-called welfare ‘reform’ programme
Benefits Claimants Fight Back
Boycott Workfare Workfare – compulsory work for benefits – is being rolled-out across the country. We call on public sector bodies, voluntary organisations and businesses being offered these placements as well as union branches to join others in signing a pledge to boycot
Crippen Cartoons The website of David Luton-Crippen, renown disabled cartoonist and a member of The Black Triangle
Crippen Cartoons Blog David Luton-Crippen’s blog
Diary of a Benefits Scrounger Sue Marshes excellent blog that shares information on Welfare cuts, illness, disability and general, current, political thought.
Disability Arts Online A ‘must read’! Not to be missed.
Disability History Month Scotland The official website of Disability History Month Scotland – 22nd November to 22nd December 2011
Disability History Month Scotland Held annually in the Autumn to celebrate our history of struggle and to build for a better future
Disabled People Against Cuts DPAC is about disabled people and their allies. DPAC is UK based but we know that disabled people in other countries are suffering from austerity cuts and a lack of fundamental rights. We welcome all to join us in fighting for justice and human rights for
Double Karma Ania Waterman’s blog on everything to do with disabled people’s activism
Down With All That Bigleyma’s excellent blog that chronicles the farce that the WCA assessments are and the major players involved in it’s execution.
DWP Examinations Forum A friendly online community for those undergoing an Atos Medical Assessment or appeal full of loads of information and valuable advice.
Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty Practical advice and solidarity for all those facing benefit difficulties and hardship. Excellent campaigning organisation
Good Advice Matters Guides that haven been produced in an effort to simplify the various processes involved when trying to claim benefits.
Inspired By Atos Origin A Facebook Group for people to post their artwork that is inspired by Atos Origin.
Ouch Too A disability support forum founded from the ashes of the BBC’s Ouch Board after they closed it.
Paralympics 2012 Boycott Website Dedicated to exposing AtoS’s hypocrisy as disability deniers and sponsors of the Paralympic Games! Paralympians: SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST!!!
Rolling with the Punches Blog “33 year old with lupus since 17 and a variety of other weird awkward symptoms!” Campaigner who co-authored the Spartacus Report
soiniciulacht – 'Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government' Cuts right to the heart of all that’s wrong with the neoliberal tyranny we endure today …
Solidarity Federation Advice on what to do if you ‘fail’ your DWP/ATOS Work Capability Assessment
The Broken of Britain Non-partisan UK-based Disability campaign. Advocacy for people with invisible illness and/or physical & mental health conditions. Also Carers, their Families and Friends. Our individual voices are too quiet to be heard, but collectively we can shout
The Dawn Willis Blog Dawn Willis sharing the news & views of the “Mentally Wealthy”
The New Republic The daily tabloid of the “Age of Austerity”
The Void Narking off the state since 2005
Unum Insurance Blog An excellent website that exposes advisor to the UK Government on welfare reform, Unum, for what they are.
Using the Law to Fight Cuts to Disabled People’s Services A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people and their families; carers and local groups (Updated July 2012)
Victims of Atos Corrupton They tried to silence Atos Register of Shame and it back as Victims of Atos Corruption.
Where's the Benefit A blog on all things that affect sick and/or disabled people under the ConDem jackboot
Why Wait Forever – DWP ATOS Veterans An amazing website containing interesting detailed research carried out by Mo Stewart into Atos & Unum Insurance
YOUR CALL – National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland This is the first service of its kind in the UK. The service takes calls to its appointment line from 11am until 3 pm Mondays to Thursdays. Calls are free from a home telephone, and from most mobile networks(including T-Mobile, Vodaphone, O2, 3, Orange a

North Wales Disabled Shopper in Parking Row

Tax haven abuse costs the UK government £16 billion per year

Cancer has shown me the injustice of disability cuts

Middle classes are Britain’s new homeless: State safety nets are gone

Phone hacking: David Cameron is not out of the sewer yet

Cameron on employing Coulson

Suicide rates rise as debt and cuts take their toll

Nazis’ disabled victims honoured

Jon Snow: After half a century, a forgotten scourge is back

Strikes: Author Michael Rosen attacks government and backs workers

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North Wales Disabled Shopper in Parking Row

Tax haven abuse costs the UK government £16 billion per year

Cancer has shown me the injustice of disability cuts

Middle classes are Britain’s new homeless: State safety nets are gone

Phone hacking: David Cameron is not out of the sewer yet

Cameron on employing Coulson

Suicide rates rise as debt and cuts take their toll

Nazis’ disabled victims honoured

Jon Snow: After half a century, a forgotten scourge is back

Strikes: Author Michael Rosen attacks government and backs workers

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